Computer Information Systems
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 15,625 / term
    Next IntakeAugust 15, 2022

    Computer Information Systems

    About

    Computer scientists and computer information systems professionals use computers to solve problems by programming, analyzing, designing and implementing software systems. They deal with theoretical components related to computers and to issues with hardware. Jobs in the field of computer science and computer information systems are in high demand and graduates in these disciplines are prepared for a variety of positions in the field of science, technology, engineering, education, business and more. The computer science and computer information systems majors at Valdosta State University prepare students to enter the workforce and many students in the program find part-time jobs in the field while they continue their studies.
    The computer information systems program focuses on problem solving, analysis, design and implementation of software systems. The major also has a strong business component, with courses in accounting, economics and management. Students are required to take courses in software engineering, database and networking.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Students entering the University directly from high school must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better on all course work undertaken in order to continue as Theatre and Dance majors. If in any given semester a student's overall GPA falls below 2.0, the student will have one semester (fall or spring) to bring it back up to or above 2.0. If the overall GPA remains below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, the student will be requested to change majors. Any student who fails to respond to that request will automatically be transferred to an undeclared major status. Students who enter the University as transfer students who wish to continue a major in Theatre or Dance must have a GPA of at least 2.0 on all course work undertaken. Upon acceptance as a major, a student must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA as described above.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 69

    English Program Requirements

    • *English Proficiency

      1. Students who are non-native speakers of English, who transfer from an institution of higher education outside the United States where English was not the language of the institution, are required to submit an English language proficiency exam score from one of the approved below along with their foreign credentials.

        1. Accuplacer 

          1. Reading: 237

          2. Write Placer: 4

        2. Cambridge English Scale Score (which can be demonstrated in Cambridge English : First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE)

          1. Requirement: 169 (CPE=180)

        3. Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGSCE and “O” Level “English” Exams 

          1. Requirement: "D" or better

        4. English Language Institute

          1. Requirement: Completion of Level 6 at VSU’s English Language Institute with a B Average or better will also meet language requirements. For more information, including how to apply visit The VSU English Language Institute website.

        5. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

          1. Requirement: 6.0

        6. Michigan English Test (MET)
          1. Requirement: 55
        7. Pearson (PTE) Academic

          1. Requirement: 53

        8. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 

          1. Requirement: 69 (Internet version) or 523 (paper version)

    Career

    • Applications Developer
    • Computer Programmer
    • Computer Science Teacher
    • Computer Scientist
    • Computer Support Specialist
    • Computer Systems Designer
    • Computer Systems Manager
    • Computer Training Specialist
    • Consultant
    • Database Administrator
    • Database Analyst
    • Development Engineer
    • Hardware Designer
    • Hardware Developer

    Fee Information

    Computer Information Systems

    Valdosta State University

    Valdosta State University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen